<a href="http://www.jkarchitecture.fr/">JKA</a> and <a href="http://www.fugadesign.fr/">FUGA</a> from France teamed up to restore this gorgeous 19th century alpine farmhouse in France. Now a rental villa for up to 16 occupants, Villa Solaire boasts striking timber cladding that was hand-carved by a local carpenter in keeping with the region's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/solar-powered-mobile-eco-refuge-for-the-swiss-alps/">iconic vernacular architecture</a>. The original skeleton remains intact and a series of interventions have ensured that plenty of daylight can penetrate the once-inky interior.

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

The original timber framework was retained

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

JFK + FUGA restored a 19th century alpine farmhouse in France

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

Spruce cladding was added to the exterior

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

A local carpenter hand carved the cladding in keeping with the region's vernacular architecture

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

Gaps between the slats and cutouts provide plenty of natural light

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

The interior retains the warmth and character of a farmhouse

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

The farmhouse is now a rental villa

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

The woodwork is so impressive

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

The bathroom is very contemporary and fresh

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Villa Solaire by JKA+FUGA

JKA and FUGA from France teamed up to restore this gorgeous 19th century alpine farmhouse in France. Now a rental villa for up to 16 occupants, Villa Solaire boasts striking timber cladding that was hand-carved by a local carpenter in keeping with the region's iconic vernacular architecture. The original skeleton remains intact and a series of interventions have ensured that plenty of daylight can penetrate the once-inky interior.